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Preserving Culture through a Children’s tale
Article & photos by Nuha Abdessalam. Updated on 10/11/24 at 6:00 AM. Orland Park resident Shatha Zaghloul, a new children’s author, harnesses the power of storytelling to preserve her people’s culture. Zaghloul’s story, Tala’s Tatreez… Read more
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Sherrie Emmons scores six touchdowns in a playoff game
By Claude Martinez. On Wednesday, October 9, the IHSA Richton Park Regional Semifinals were held at Rich Township High School. The #1 seeded Raptors of Rich Township faced the #6 seeded Bloom Township Blazing Trojans… Read more
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Bean ‘N Breek creates coffee with Tradition & Taste
Article & photos by Nuha Abdessalam. Updated on 10/9/24 at 6:00 AM. Attention locals, train commuters, and coffee lovers! Tinley Park’s newest coffee house, Bean ‘N Breek, (17835 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL) is now… Read more
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AP Students’ earn Evergreen Park Community High School a recognized distinction
Press release provided by Tim Moran, EPCHS Public Relations. Edited by Claude Martinez. Updated on 10/8/24 at 1:53 PM. EPCHS Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll EVERGREEN PARK, IL — College Board announced that… Read more
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“We’re going to do it the Crusader Way”
By Claude Martinez. It was senior night and home coming for the Cyclones of Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (4-2), on Thursday October 3, where they hosted the John F. Kennedy Crusaders (5-1) at… Read more
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Juliane Roupas keeps Stagg undefeated at home
By Claude Martinez. On Monday evening, September 30, the Amos Alonzo Stagg (9-6) Chargers were defending their perfect home record when the Joliet West Tigers (5-5) came to Palos Hills. FINAL: Amos Alonzo Stagg 39,… Read more
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153rd Street will be temporarily closed at the Metra crossing – Orland Park
By Claude Martinez. Updated on 10/1/24 at 6:00 AM. During early October, 153rd Street will be close at the Metra crossing. This planned Metra maintenance project is set for October 2 – October 11. Repairs… Read more
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First Win Comes from Espinoza & Martinez
Information provided by SXU Athletics. The press release is linked here. By WCCN staff writer. On Saturday, September 28, the Saint Xavier University (SXU) Men’s soccer (1-6-3, 1-0-2 CCAC) team shutout St. Ambrose University (Iowa: 0-5-2)… Read more
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Buzzer Beater for SXU’s Women Soccer
Information provided by SXU Athletics. The press release is linked here. By Claude Martinez. It came down to two seconds…, 0:02 left in the 2nd half, for the Women’s Saint Xavier University Cougars (4-3-1, 2-1 CCAC)… Read more
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Senior Andre Lovett hits a career high with 7 TDs
By Claude Martinez. Updated 9/28/24 at 4:45 PM. On September 27th, both the Eisenhower Cardinals (2-3, 1-2 SSC Red) and the Oak Lawn Community High School Spartans (0-5, 0-3 SSC Red) were trying to earn… Read more
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